Nov 03, Kathmandu - Bhai Tika, the final day of the Tihar festival, will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 11, this year, the Nepal Panchanga Niryanak Samitee has announced. The committee has set 11:07 a.m. as the most auspicious time for the ceremony.

Committee member Laxman Panthi said the Yamapanchak festivities will begin on Kartik 20, with Bhai Tika falling on Kartik 25, the final day.

According to the festival calendar released by the committee, Dhantrayodashi (Dhanteras) and Yamadeepdan will be observed on November 6. Kag Tihar and Dhanvantari Jayanti will follow on November 7.

Narak Chaturdashi, Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja will be observed on Kartik 24,